SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS:
3 large onions, finely diced
    1,5kg lean beef mince
30ml finely chopped parsley
    10ml dried mixed herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
125g flour
45g butter OR margarine
        75ml sunflower oil

Fruity sweet and - sour:
250ml beef stock
15g cornflour
80g golden brown sugar
20ml soya sauce
250ml white vinegar
10g can pineapple chunks, drained,syrup reserved
200g dried pineapple slices (optional)
PROCEDURE:
Combine first five ingredients in mixing bowl, form into balls with hands,roll in flour to coat. Fry in heated butter and oil until well browned on all sides and cooked through. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper towels, transfer to heated serving dish, cover and keep warm.
Fruity sweet and sour sauce:
Combine all ingredients except dried pineapple in saucepan, bring to boil, stirring continuously. Add a little reserved pineapple syrup to thin down or sweeten sause, if desired. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour sauce over meatballs, garnish with dried pineapple slices. serve hot with rice and green beans or a salad.

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